Ah well. I really liked this little phone too. Cheap but it felt indestructible from simple drops. At least its death won't be in vain if it serves to warn others about tmobile/zte's dangerous otas.
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ZTE Write Protection for ZMAX and other ZTE phones
- Thread starter hroark13
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Zte z987 cricket
Newbie
Zte z987 cricket
Newbie
HELLO? HELP?
if your rebooted the phone and that stuff still says that, then it worked
Zte z987 cricket
Newbie
I've rebooted several times and it all still there.....
Dawicked1
Lurker
Okay can you please guide me.... I have been trying since I saw this post i have the ZTE 959 installed busy box nonprofit version opened the terminal and type the reboot disemmcwp tells me command invalid I know I'm doing something wrong. Can you please let me know?This was found by me, I can not believe it was this easy
To turn off nand / system write protection on the ZTE ZMAX and maybe other phones
WORKS ON
ZTE ZMAX 2 (unlocked (LEO) Z955a)
ZTE ZMAX
ZTE CONCORD 2
ZTE Grand x3
ZTE Grand S Pro n9835
ZTE Prestige N9132
ZTE Grand X Max + on Cricket Wireless
ZTE Zinger
DOES NOT WORK ON
ZTE WHIRL 1
ZTE WHIRL 2
ZTE ZMAX 2 (Z958 (LOL) ATT GO)
ZTE Warp Elite
ZTE Max+ n9521
You should use this before you use your rooting utility, like Kingo Root
run this command in adb shell or terminal
reboot disemmcwp
to re-enable write protection issue this command
reboot emmcwpenab
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the phone needs to be rooted if you are going to use terminal and issue that command
if the phone is not rooted yet, you should hook it up to the computer and issue the command with adb
adb reboot disemmcwp
then use Kingo Root to root it
use google to search for tutorials on how to get adb working, I am not going to write instructions for that, there are instructions for adb all over the place
Txdude34
Lurker
Let's get twrp going for ZTE grand x3. It's a good device. I can't seem to get into the bootloader. Whether I issue the command in adb or even select reboot bootloader from the stock recovery it makes no difference. It has an OEM unlock option in developer options. I have that checked, but I can't believe unlocking a bootloader no one can boot to is that simple.
Masterchief87
Android Expert
The OEM unlock option might be there just because they (the developers with zte) were too lazy to remove it
big%boy%big
Member
After stumbling upon this amazing discovery, what root method did you use?This was found by me, I can not believe it was this easy
To turn off nand / system write protection on the ZTE ZMAX and maybe other phones
WORKS ON
ZTE ZMAX 2 (unlocked (LEO) Z955a)
ZTE ZMAX
ZTE CONCORD 2
ZTE Grand x3
ZTE Grand S Pro n9835
ZTE Prestige N9132
ZTE Grand X Max + on Cricket Wireless
ZTE Zinger
DOES NOT WORK ON
ZTE WHIRL 1
ZTE WHIRL 2
ZTE ZMAX 2 (Z958 (LOL) ATT GO)
ZTE Warp Elite
ZTE Max+ n9521
You should use this before you use your rooting utility, like Kingo Root
run this command in adb shell or terminal
reboot disemmcwp
to re-enable write protection issue this command
reboot emmcwpenab
I AM A FARKING GENIUS
If I have helped you, and you like my work, please click on the Like
If you would like to buy me a beer , you can click on the PayPal button
I used Kingo Root PC
big%boy%big
Member
Thank you guys. I've just figure out how to get internet working on this ZTE Grand X3. Still a bit unstable, but it's progress.
Zte z987 cricket
Newbie
big%boy%big
Member
Have you installed the ADB tool on your PC? I had to do that on mine, and it worked like a charm! I'm already deleting system apps as I type this.
big%boy%big
Member
I'm having the same issue myself. Hopefully, there will be a TWRP recovery solution coming soon.
big%boy%big
Member
HMT Chryssi
Member
Hearing from MasterChief the ZMAX Roms do in fact work on the Max+, Problem is, And the only problem, You cannot fix the Camera.
EDIT:Also, You can update the binary for SuperSU TWRP wise. Does a couple reboots and that won't pop up anymore.
chrisis42069
Lurker
Mad props. I issued this command from a terminal running cm13 and it worked like a charm. Thank u for all your excellent work.
Chrisr407
Newbie
So if u have root set in ES File Explorer then u don't have to remount the partition everytime right?? Thanks in advance.
EFS should remount it automatically
fsc1
Lurker
Here it is, folks: this method works on Z777 1.6.9 as well. Rooted my Cricket phone a few hours ago. Props to the OP for finding this as this phone as been unrootable forever. I just wanted to deleted unused apps. But now, man, I'm hoping for more, perhaps a custom firmware. Looking at the ect/dev directory, I think it may be possible? To repeat, to all you Z777 users out there, this method works. Long time coming. If only to delete default apps and give us some breathing room.
darklordjord
Lurker
Your method works perfectly on my Z955A. I have root and am happy. I've been a fan of yours since my ZTE Warp days. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. You rock!
Edit: I use MetroPCS and their hotspot tethering. Rooting breaks tethering. I'm not sure whether it's just being rooted or using Kingoroot that caused the problem. I think it's Kingoroot. Since unrooting, my tethering has gone back to normal. If you use a Z955A on Metro, and use wireless tethering, you may want to hold off on rooting.
Edit: I use MetroPCS and their hotspot tethering. Rooting breaks tethering. I'm not sure whether it's just being rooted or using Kingoroot that caused the problem. I think it's Kingoroot. Since unrooting, my tethering has gone back to normal. If you use a Z955A on Metro, and use wireless tethering, you may want to hold off on rooting.
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fsc1
Lurker
darklordjord, your phone is decent enough I bet you get a custom firmware in a little while. Mine is pretty much trash, so I'm not expecting it, but I'm hoping. If there's anything I can do for CFW makers I'm willing to dump whatever they need to get it working... but yeah.
In any event, OP, add Z777 to your OP, I was able to root it. It's probably not a popular brand/model but there are lots of scams out there about rooting it, and if this managed to get on Google's results it'd help people.
In any event, OP, add Z777 to your OP, I was able to root it. It's probably not a popular brand/model but there are lots of scams out there about rooting it, and if this managed to get on Google's results it'd help people.